About Gina Foster, LMSW
Gina Foster is an associate therapist at Brightline’s Brooklyn clinic, providing care under the supervision of Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD. She began her career working in schools with kids in grades 6-12, with a focus on supporting kids dealing with emotional regulation, anxiety, behavioral challenges, trauma, and body-image concerns. She also has experience with safety planning, coping planning, and crisis intervention/management with students experiencing suicidal ideation and engaging in self-harm.
Gina uses a variety of modalities to engage kids and teens including cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Her work also includes facilitating group therapy utilizing cognitive restructuring and distress tolerance strategies.
Gina is passionate about working with kids and teens experiencing anxiety and behavioral or attention challenges.
Professional Summary
Education:
Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW), Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology (BA), DePaul University
Therapeutic approaches and certification(s): cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E), trauma focused CBT (TF-CBT), family-based treatment (FBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), parent management training (PMT), motivational interviewing (MI)
License Type(s): Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)
States where clinician is licensed: New York (127882)
Training:
Clinical Intern, New York State Psychiatric Institute, Columbia Center for Eating Disorders, Columbia University School of Social Work
Intern, Bronx Dance Academy, Columbia University School of Social Work
Supervisor: Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD
Meet our Brooklyn clinical providers
Tara Balin, LMSW
Stephanie Eichler, LMSW (Person)
Gina Foster, LMSW
Stephen Fox, PsyD
Sierra Freeman, LMSW
Bria Leyden, LMHC-D, LPC
Edward Merritt, PhD
Sylvia Ryszewska, PhD
Nikki Vega, LCSW
Sarah Wallin, LMHC-D
Madelyn Williams, LMSW
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Associate therapists have earned their master’s degree in social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, or counseling. They have a limited license to practice under supervision, and are completing their supervised hours at Brightline to work toward their independent licensure. That means that all of the work they do with your family will be supervised by one of Brightline’s licensed providers. Their supervising provider will review all session notes, care plans, conversations, and recommendations to ensure the approach to your child’s treatment is aligned with our standards of providing high-quality, safe, and ethical care. Supervising provider names can be found on each associate therapist provider page on our website; the associate therapist will also share who their supervisor is at the start of care.
